Max Verstappen praises F1, FIA openness on power‑unit rule changes

Four‑time champion Max Verstappen said the willingness of Formula 1 and the FIA to listen to drivers was key to recent adjustments of the power‑unit regulations slated for the coming years. After criticizing the original 2026 rules, Verstappen noted that meetings before the Miami Grand Prix led to changes aimed at curbing “super‑clipping” and excessive lift‑and‑coast strategies. He explained that the new schedule will raise the combustion‑engine fuel flow in 2027 and move to a 60 % combustion‑engine, 40 % electrical split by 2028. Verstappen added that the open dialogue gave pilots a stronger voice in shaping the sport’s future. The driver emphasized that the collaborative approach benefits the category and improves the product for fans.